Chef / Culinary Professional in Texas

Chefs create menus, lead kitchen brigades, and bring culinary visions to life. Executive chefs and restaurant owners can earn $100K+. Culinary school is one path, but working up through kitchens is equally valid — and many great chefs are self-taught.

$53,694 TX Median Salary
15% Growth Rate
1–2 years (AAS) or self-taught Training

💰 Chef / Culinary Professional Salary in Texas

Estimated salary range for Chef / Culinary Professionals in Texas, based on BLS national data adjusted for regional cost of living.

Entry
$34,000
Median
$53,694
Experienced
$95,000

🎓 Chef / Culinary Professional Licensing in Texas

Credential required: ServSafe Manager + ACF Certifications

Requirements may vary slightly by state. Always verify current licensing requirements with the Texas state licensing board before enrolling.

Schools and programs related to Chef / Culinary Professional in Texas

These listings are shown as related training options for Chef / Culinary Professional in Texas. Before enrolling, compare program length, total cost, credential outcomes, and how well each option matches local employer demand.

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Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin

📍 Austin, TX

Certificate 2-4yr

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The Culinary School of Fort Worth

📍 Fort Worth, TX

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Culinary Institute Inc

📍 Houston, TX

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Lamar Institute of Technology

📍 Beaumont, TX

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St Philip's College

📍 San Antonio, TX

Certificate 2-4yr

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Texarkana College

📍 Texarkana, TX

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Lee College

📍 Baytown, TX

Certificate 2-4yr

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El Paso Community College

📍 El Paso, TX

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Alvin Community College

📍 Alvin, TX

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Texas State Technical College

📍 Waco, TX

Certificate 1-<2yr

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South Plains College

📍 Levelland, TX

Certificate 2-4yr

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Kilgore College

📍 Kilgore, TX

Certificate 2-4yr

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Lamar State College-Port Arthur

📍 Port Arthur, TX

Certificate 2-4yr

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Northeast Texas Community College

📍 Mount Pleasant, TX

Certificate 2-4yr

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Tarrant County College District

📍 Fort Worth, TX

Certificate 1-<2yr

How to compare these options

  • Look for programs that align with the most common hiring path for Chef / Culinary Professional in Texas.
  • Ask whether graduates are prepared for any required credential, license, or employer screening step.
  • Compare cost, completion time, and schedule before making a final decision.

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